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P832 UCD

1996 Seat Cordoba

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

95,135 mi
Last recorded95,135 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Seat Cordoba90,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 UCD
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 95,135 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 82,174 miles

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 69,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,823 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 61,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,483 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 61,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 59,859 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 59,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,069 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,157 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 58,157 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,858 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 56,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,295 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 52,782 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 52,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,070 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,993 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2005 36,383 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 36,383 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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P832 UCD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1996 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 90,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P832 UCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P832 UCD registered?

P832 UCD is a 1996 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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